Earnest “Sonny” Hamm Jr. (7-29-18) service 8-4-18

Earnest “Sonny” Hamm Jr., 80, of Savannah, died on Sunday, July 29, at his residence.

He was born in Tomato, Arkansas, the son of the late Earnest Odell and Mary Elizabeth Council Hamm. He was united in marriage to Linda Faye Driver, who survives.

Mr. Hamm served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1962.  He  retired as sergeant for the Mississippi County, Arkansas Sheriff Department after 22 years. He got his CDL and drove 18 wheelers for 10 years.  He also started Hamm’s Refrigeration in Arkansas.

In addition to his wife, Linda Hamm, he is survived by his two daughters, Suzie Hamm and Sharon Reeves, both of Savannah.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, James “Jimmy” Eldon Hamm; and one brother, Charles Alvin Hamm.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, Aug. 4, at River Heights Pentecostal Church in Crump with Michael Gibbs and Scott Stout officiating.